Hastings Tract facts for kids
USGS aerial imagery of Hastings Tract
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 Hastings Tract
Location in Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta
Hastings Tract
Location in California
Hastings Tract
Location in the United States
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| Location | Northern California |
| Coordinates | 38°16′19″N 121°43′45″W / 38.27194°N 121.72917°W |
| Adjacent bodies of water | Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta |
| Highest elevation | 0 ft (0 m) |
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| State |  California |
| County | Solano |
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The Hastings Tract is an island located in the Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta in Northern California. It is part of Solano County, which is a county in the state of California. This island is managed by a group called Reclamation District 2060.
What is Hastings Tract?
The Hastings Tract is a piece of land surrounded by water. It is considered an island because it is completely separated from the mainland by rivers and channels. It is located in the large Sacramento–San Joaquin River Delta, which is a huge area where two major rivers meet the ocean.
Location and Geography of Hastings Tract
The exact location of Hastings Tract can be found using special numbers called coordinates. Its coordinates are 38°16′19″N 121°43′45″W / 38.27194°N 121.72917°W. These numbers help pinpoint its spot on a map.
In 1981, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) measured the island's elevation. The USGS is a science agency that studies the Earth. They found that Hastings Tract is at 0 ft (0 m) above sea level. This means it is very flat and low, right at the same level as the water around it.
How Hastings Tract is Managed
Hastings Tract is managed by Reclamation District 2060. A Reclamation District is a special local government group. Their main job is to manage water in an area. This often includes building and maintaining levees. Levees are walls built along rivers to prevent flooding. They also help drain water from the land. This makes the land suitable for farming or other uses.
The district ensures the island stays safe from floods. They also make sure the land can be used for things like agriculture. This kind of management is very important for low-lying areas like Hastings Tract.
